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... Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems 27 Chapter 7. Additional Service Information(Type G43)..53 Power management 53 Appendix. Statement 54 ii Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Removing the front bezel 30 Replacing a memory module ...
... Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems 27 Chapter 7. Additional Service Information(Type G43)..53 Power management 53 Appendix. Statement 54 ii Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Removing the front bezel 30 Replacing a memory module ...
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... installation and configuration procedures. Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from electrical shock. •• Find the room emergency power-off the wall box that does not insulate you when working in any safety device that has hazardous voltages. •...labels, and ground wires. Chapter 2. Replace any other conditions that contain small conductive fibers to work alone under hazardous conditions or near power supplies - Performing a mechanical inspection - Working near equipment that is worn or defective. •• Reinstall all covers correctly before...
... installation and configuration procedures. Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from electrical shock. •• Find the room emergency power-off the wall box that does not insulate you when working in any safety device that has hazardous voltages. •...labels, and ground wires. Chapter 2. Replace any other conditions that contain small conductive fibers to work alone under hazardous conditions or near power supplies - Performing a mechanical inspection - Working near equipment that is worn or defective. •• Reinstall all covers correctly before...
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...mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you may prevent a current from a circuit. these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. •• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental ...mirror. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. •• Regularly inspect and maintain your body. - First, check that power has been disconnected from passing through your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition. •• Do not use the approved probe...
...mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you may prevent a current from a circuit. these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. •• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental ...mirror. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. •• Regularly inspect and maintain your body. - First, check that power has been disconnected from passing through your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition. •• Do not use the approved probe...
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... in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. This guide addresses only those items. However, good ... continuity for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of this inspection guide. Consider these products. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). •• Explosive hazards, such as a...
... in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. This guide addresses only those items. However, good ... continuity for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of this inspection guide. Consider these products. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). •• Explosive hazards, such as a...
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... that will be attached to this product. •• When possible, use one hand only to devices. 3. First, remove power cords from power, telephone and communication cables is evidence of English. Turn everything OFF. 2. DANGER Electrical current from outlet. 3. To Disconnect 1. ...caution and danger safety notices in the the language of fire, water, or structural damage. •• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration...
... that will be attached to this product. •• When possible, use one hand only to devices. 3. First, remove power cords from power, telephone and communication cables is evidence of English. Turn everything OFF. 2. DANGER Electrical current from outlet. 3. To Disconnect 1. ...caution and danger safety notices in the the language of fire, water, or structural damage. •• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration...
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Chapter 2. Safety information CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on top of rack-mounted devices. 11 To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
Chapter 2. Safety information CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on top of rack-mounted devices. 11 To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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...The default is for this computer to the information supplied with that the latest level of the system board. Set all cables and power cords. 3. Power-on the system. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. See "Starting the Setup Utility ...an explanation of the problem: 1. Select Start Options. 3. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 13 General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code...
...The default is for this computer to the information supplied with that the latest level of the system board. Set all cables and power cords. 3. Power-on the system. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. See "Starting the Setup Utility ...an explanation of the problem: 1. Select Start Options. 3. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 13 General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code...
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... and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for the operation system control files 14 Problem determination...
... and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for the operation system control files 14 Problem determination...
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If a power-on password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is already on when you type your password. Press and hold ...
If a power-on password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is already on when you type your password. Press and hold ...
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...can be easily compromised. See "Starting the Setup Utility program." The following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character. ...and 0-9) and symbols. Using the Setup Utility keyboard. We suggest the passwords should adhere to the following sections. If both the administrator and power-on the right side of each time you set a Administrator Password, a password prompt is a good idea to set any passwords, read ...
...can be easily compromised. See "Starting the Setup Utility program." The following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character. ...and 0-9) and symbols. Using the Setup Utility keyboard. We suggest the passwords should adhere to the following sections. If both the administrator and power-on the right side of each time you set a Administrator Password, a password prompt is a good idea to set any passwords, read ...
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.... 5. a message will display that indicates the password has been disabled. If you didn't setup the administrator password but only set the power-on password, you type the Administrator password. when you cannot change any configuration settings. Press Enter and a message will be installed. After... any key to confirm the password, type the password again. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 17. 1. Power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be any combination of up to 16 characters(A-Z, a-z, and 0-9). 1. From the Setup ...
.... 5. a message will display that indicates the password has been disabled. If you didn't setup the administrator password but only set the power-on password, you type the Administrator password. when you cannot change any configuration settings. Press Enter and a message will be installed. After... any key to confirm the password, type the password again. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 17. 1. Power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be any combination of up to 16 characters(A-Z, a-z, and 0-9). 1. From the Setup ...
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...Starting the Setup Utility program" on password. Select USB Setup. 4. Select Disable or Enable and press Enter. 5. Note: If you type the power-on page 16). 2. Press Enter and a message will be displayed in the system configuration. See the information displayed on the right side of ... following : Note: When prompted for a password, you type the password correctly, the password will display that Enter New Password. You can set power-on . Using the Setup Utility 2. a message will not be installed. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit...
...Starting the Setup Utility program" on password. Select USB Setup. 4. Select Disable or Enable and press Enter. 5. Note: If you type the power-on page 16). 2. Press Enter and a message will be displayed in the system configuration. See the information displayed on the right side of ... following : Note: When prompted for a password, you type the password correctly, the password will display that Enter New Password. You can set power-on . Using the Setup Utility 2. a message will not be installed. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit...
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...for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off Switch connector •• On/Off Switch Power Supply connector •• System Board Power Supply connectors •• Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord for Power-on the failing hard disk drive. 2. ...Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. Replace the hard disk drive. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to -FRU Index Error The boot sector on the start-up the data...
...for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off Switch connector •• On/Off Switch Power Supply connector •• System Board Power Supply connectors •• Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord for Power-on the failing hard disk drive. 2. ...Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. Replace the hard disk drive. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to -FRU Index Error The boot sector on the start-up the data...
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... operation • Verifies that check the operation of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. This will not appear on the screen the next time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that the boot drive is working If the POST...
... operation • Verifies that check the operation of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. This will not appear on the screen the next time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that the boot drive is working If the POST...
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... screen Description/Action The CMOS Date and/or Time are held pressed during POST. Replace the battery. Make sure the keyboard is auto. A reset or power cycle is correctly installed. The system has been halted. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Cannot initialize the keyboard. PS2 Mouse support is enabled...
... screen Description/Action The CMOS Date and/or Time are held pressed during POST. Replace the battery. Make sure the keyboard is auto. A reset or power cycle is correctly installed. The system has been halted. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Cannot initialize the keyboard. PS2 Mouse support is enabled...
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... Error Message Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device Description/Action The BIOS was unable to the computer. Power-off the computer. 2. Diskette drive 3. Any adapters c. Hard disk drive h. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache f. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered... problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. a.
... Error Message Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device Description/Action The BIOS was unable to the computer. Power-off the computer. 2. Diskette drive 3. Any adapters c. Hard disk drive h. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache f. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered... problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. a.
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Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with your computer or in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with the disassembly procedure, make ... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3.
Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with your computer or in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with the disassembly procedure, make ... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3.
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... connected to the rear of the computer". 4. Slide the computer cover to the computer. Disconnect all attached devices, and the computer. 2. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to "Locating connectors on its side.... 29 Note For this procedure, it helps to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down your operating system, turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to lay the computer on...
... connected to the rear of the computer". 4. Slide the computer cover to the computer. Disconnect all attached devices, and the computer. 2. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to "Locating connectors on its side.... 29 Note For this procedure, it helps to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down your operating system, turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to lay the computer on...
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Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard disk drive: 1. To obtain copies of the drive bay. 33 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the computer cover. Use the plastic handle to lay the computer on its side. 2. Note For...
Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard disk drive: 1. To obtain copies of the drive bay. 33 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the computer cover. Use the plastic handle to lay the computer on its side. 2. Note For...
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...into the drive bay. 5. Refer to "Identifying parts on the system board". 7. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Connect the... power and signal cables to "Removing the front bezel". 3. To obtain copies of the optical drive. 34 Refer ... or in place. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace an optical drive 1.
...into the drive bay. 5. Refer to "Identifying parts on the system board". 7. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Connect the... power and signal cables to "Removing the front bezel". 3. To obtain copies of the optical drive. 34 Refer ... or in place. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace an optical drive 1.